The UCR Library is excited to share that our Trailfinders collection has been fully digitized and is now available online through Calisphere. 

This unique collection documents the history of the Trailfinders, a private school for boys and wilderness organization founded by Harry C. James in Hollywood, California in 1915.

The materials include organizational records, correspondence, notebooks, scrapbooks, photographs, and 16mm silent films that capture the spirit of outdoor adventure and community at the heart of the Trailfinders experience. From detailed camp logbooks and snapshots of mountain hikes to camp traditions and flapjack contests, the collection offers a vivid look into early/mid 20th-century outdoor education in Southern California.

Together, these materials preserve the legacy of Harry C. James and the Trailfinders organization, providing a valuable resource for researchers, educators, and anyone interested in the history of outdoor education and recreation.

Explore the full collection online: Trailfinders Collection on Calisphere.